IOSH Working Safely

Modules:

1. Introducing working safely

It’s not unusual for delegates coming on

an introductory course to think that

accidents only happen to ‘other people’.

This module stresses the realities of the

human suffering behind the statistics and

emphasises the importance of personal

responsibility.

2. Defining hazard and risk

This module puts ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ into

everyday language, and uses familiar

examples to show what can happen.

Importantly, it makes it clear that even

something that is very simple or repeated

over and over again can go wrong, with

serious consequences. Focusing on the

six broad hazard groups, delegates are

asked to think about the hazards and

risks they come across in their own work.

‘Risk assessment’ is demystified –

delegates learn that we all carry out

informal assessments day in, day out.

3. Identifying common hazards

All the main issues are covered in this

module – entrances and exits, work traffic,

fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and

verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise and the

working environment, slips, trips and falls,

and manual handling. Each area is backed

by crystal clear examples and recognisable

scenarios, and useful summaries reinforce

the key learning points.

4. Improving safety performance

This module deals with systems and

processes, making sure that any jargon

is explained in easily understood terms.

The session bridges the gap between

management and workforce,

encouraging delegates to play a part in

processes that are commonly seen as

just down to their manager or

supervisor. Other areas – including

contract work, inspections, safe systems

and permits, protective equipment,

signage, emergency procedures,

reporting and health checks – are all

focused on from the delegate’s point

of view.

5. Protecting our environment

A short but effective introduction to

waste and pollution leads into a look at

how organisations and individual team

members can get involved in reducing

environmental impacts. Memorable and

thought-provoking facts and figures help

drive the points home.

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